Augmentum started a new collaboration with Welcomed , the brand name of Medici in Famiglia clinics, the first center in Milan specialising in medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, and family services, with a dedicated team focused on child and adolescent development. It provides a welcoming, home-like space where families can access multiple medical specialists and a multidisciplinary health team working together to offer comprehensive care. The three centers follows an inno

In 2025, Augmentum significantly expanded its commitment to cultural heritage, environmental restoration, and community wellbeing. With total donations reaching over CHF 2.0 million, a 77% increase from the previous year, the organisation reaffirmed its mission to protect the past, sustain the planet, and support vulnerable communities. Preserving Culture: Safeguarding Stories of the Past The Practical Mariner Project – Oxford University Now in its second year, this innovati

Mummy being x-rayed at the British Museum In 2024, the British Museum launched  Divine Creatures , a major research initiative supported by an Augmentum grant. This two-and-a-half-year project is the first comprehensive study of the Museum’s large collection of ancient Egyptian animal mummies. The following summary outlines the project’s progress during its first year. A dedicated team of curatorial, scientific, and conservation specialists was assembled to lead the programm

By the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) — Supported by Augmentum NOC scientists during sampling operation The Arctic is changing faster than almost anywhere else on Earth. Glaciers are melting, fjords are reshaping, and new flows of nutrients are transforming marine ecosystems. Over the past six months, the  National Oceanography Centre (NOC)  team has been working to understand how carbon moves through this fragile environment — and what that means for life in Greenland’s

X-ray CT scan of Lewis chess piece king, revealing the internal walrus ivory dentine structures. In May 2024, the British Museum launched an ambitious project to unlock the secrets of the famous Lewis chess pieces, thanks to a generous grant from Augmentum. This year-long effort has brought together experts in conservation, science, and curation to explore the origins, craftsmanship, and journeys of these medieval treasures, which have fascinated historians and the public ali

Researchers from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have embarked on a pioneering scientific mission in the fjords of...

In 2024, Augmentum and Rewilding Europe continued their three-year collaboration to restore and protect the Velebit Mountains in...

The Oxford's Practical Mariner project, funded by Augmentum, has successfully completed its first year, generating significant interest and collaboration within the academic community. Key activities during the initial five months included hiring postdoctoral researchers, acquiring necessary equipment, and promoting the project at the European Association of Archaeologists conference in Rome. Additionally, a research collaboration was established with the Centre for Maritime

ORCA is a marine conservation charity founded in 2001, dedicated to the long-term study and protection of whales, dolphins, and...

Augmentum’s 2026 Research Initiative aboard MY AKULA Augmentum , a private philanthropic initiative committed to supporting game-changing projects that improve lives, empower communities, and strengthen our connection to nature and cultural heritage, is pleased to announce a special landmark opportunity. We are now welcoming proposals for innovative research initiatives to be undertaken aboard our luxury expedition vessel, MY AKULA , during the 2026 field season in the Caribb

Arctic Carbon Project Augmentum  is proud to announce a generous contribution to support the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) Arctic...

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project invites government, university, and private vessels to contribute depth measurements...

The British Museum grant funds a groundbreaking three-year project (2024-2027) aimed at conducting the first comprehensive study of the...

The British Museum grant  supports a transformative two-and-a-half-year project dedicated to the systematic study of animal mummies...

This research project seeks to explore maritime trade routes between 1750-500 BCE from the perspective of sailors, rather than...

AUGMENTUM will make available its resources to support scientists in their research activities managing the philanthropic side of a newly built exploration vessel offering a mobile base to study the ocean and its complexities. In 2025, the vessel will embark on an ambitious journey through the waters of the UK, Scotland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the US, and the Caribbean. It will serve as a platform for research in various disciplines, including oceanography, mari

The Velebit Mountains in Croatia, the largest and most complex protected area in the country, are a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve and...

Augmentum is supporting the White Shark Chase, a multi-annual research program from leading institutions the likes of Virginia Tech,...

Augmentum is supporting a multi-year program of work at the British Museum investigating the Vindolanda Tablets. As part of the...

Augmentum has entered into a partnership with Swisscontact to offer fair employment and sustainable development in the agricultural...